Question

Increasing order of metallic characteristic of C, Sb, As, Bi, Si is shown by :

• A. C, Si, As, Sb, Bi
• B. C, Si, Bi, Sb, As
• C. C, Si, Sb, Bi, As
• D. C, Si, As, Bi, Sb

Answer 1

The correct option is A C, Si, As, Sb, Bi

Increasing order of metallic characteristic of $C,Sb,As,Bi,Si$ is shown by $C<Si<As<Sb<Bi$. The metallic character increases from top to bottom in a group and decreases from left to right in a period.